US Army AH-1 Cobra Units in Vietnam
Author | : Jonathan Bernstein |
Publisher | : Bloomsbury Publishing |
Total Pages | : 96 |
Release | : 2012-11-20 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781782007449 |
ISBN-13 | : 178200744X |
Rating | : 4/5 (49 Downloads) |
Download or read book US Army AH-1 Cobra Units in Vietnam written by Jonathan Bernstein and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2012-11-20 with total page 96 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Bell's AH-1 Cobra was the first dedicated helicopter gunship to reach frontline service anywhere in the world. Developed as a private venture by the manufacturer, and based on the mechanics of the ubiquitous UH-1 Huey, the Cobra proved a huge success once introduced into combat with the US Army in 1966. Built as a key weapon in the Advanced Aerial Fire Support System concept of 1965, the AH-1 was one of the few aircraft to reach the combat zone after actual combat experience went into its design. The AH-1 helped reduce the losses being suffered by vulnerable troop transport helicopters by providing effective fire suppression during airmobile operations. This book explores its history, technology and crew.